Conrad Theodor van Deventer
Conrad Theodor van Deventer | |
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Conrad Theodor van Deventer in his study (1915) | |
| Born | 29 September 1857 Dordrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | 27 September 1915 (aged 57) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Leiden University |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, lawyer and writer |
| Years active | 1877–1915 |
| Spouse | Elisabeth Maria Louise Maas |
Conrad Theodor "Coen" van Deventer (29 September 1857 – 27 September 1915) was a Dutch lawyer, an author about the Dutch East Indies and a member of parliament of the Netherlands. He became known as the spokesman of the Dutch Ethical Policy Movement. He lived at Surinamestraat 20, The Hague (1903–1915), former residence of John Ricus Couperus, his son writer Louis Couperus and the rest of his family (1884–1902).